by MBC News | May 16, 2013 | Current News
The list of communities actively exploring the potential of storing nuclear waste underground will be whittled down before the year is out. The NWMO is reaching the halfway point of Step 3 in its site selection process, which is the feasibility study stage. Spokeman...
by MBC News | May 16, 2013 | Current News
Treaty First Nations as key economic partners was a topic of discussion yesterday at the Saskatchewan Forum 2013 in Saskatoon. Onion Lake Cree Nation Chief Wallace Fox was the keynote speaker. He says the original treaties that were signed between the Crown and First...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013 | Current News
A rollover near the Big River First Nation has claimed two lives. RCMP say they were called out to Highway 793 around 7:30 this morning. Sergeant Lyle Korczak says it was too late however, to help the people inside: “When we arrived on scene we were there with...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013 | Current News
China is one of the world’s fastest growing economies and Canadian First Nations want in on the action. Aboriginal-China business partnerships was one of the topics of discussion Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Forum 2013 in Saskatoon. David Porter, CEO of the First...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013 | Current News
It’s a full house at the 10th annual Aboriginal Diabetes Conference in Prince Albert. Hundreds of people are on hand to hear the latest thoughts and presentations about the disease and how to manage it. Attendees are hearing how junk food and a lack of healthy...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013 | Current News
A new project for the homeless could soon be created in North Battleford. City council voted this week to buy two vacant lots downtown for a pocket housing project. People who are homeless or at risk of being homeless could live there and get help learning how to do...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013 | Current News
Aboriginal people who are living with diabetes can get a lot of information about the disease today in Prince Albert. The Saskatchewan chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association is holding its 10th annual Aboriginal gathering at the Exhibition Centre. Organizer Brie...
by MBC News | May 15, 2013 | Current News
Saskatchewan’s Provincial Disaster Assistance Program is coming under fresh fire. Just weeks after several First Nations criticized it, the Opposition NDP is following suit. Severe flooding hit the province in 2011, but several First Nations say they still...
by MBC News | May 14, 2013 | Current News
Continued downward pressure on uranium prices in 2012 means Cameco has had to cut back production and eliminate about 100 positions. The Saskatchewan uranium company held its annual general meeting for shareholders in Saskatoon Tuesday. Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel says the...
by MBC News | May 14, 2013 | Current News
A Regina-based lawyer is downplaying the importance of a recent decision involving residential school survivors. Last week, a chief adjudicator with the Independent Assessment Process ruled the government must provide more evidence through the claims process. That...
